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Mukerau Beach Surf Forecast
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Mukerau Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 04 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mukerau Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mukerau Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mukerau Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mukerau Beach in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 11th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 11th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 11th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | |
744 | 591 | 411 | 440 | 382 | 528 | 410 | 398 | 875 | 871 | 868 | 810 | 706 | 605 | 440 | 570 | 716 | 9047 | 5989 | 2562 | 8929 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:52AM3.28m | 11:09PM3.40m | 11:27AM3.19m | 11:45PM3.30m | 12:05PM3.07m | 00:24AM3.17m | 12:49PM2.93m | 1:11AM3.03m | 1:44PM2.79m | 2:07AM2.90m | 2:46PM2.70m | 3:11AM2.84m | 3:49PM2.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:05PM0.61m | 5:24AM0.79m | 5:41PM0.74m | 6:03AM0.92m | 6:19PM0.88m | 6:46AM1.05m | 7:01PM1.02m | 7:36AM1.15m | 7:53PM1.13m | 8:34AM1.20m | 8:53PM1.19m | 9:34AM1.17m | 9:57PM1.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 744 | 591 | 411 | 440 | 382 | 528 | 410 | 398 | 875 | 871 | 868 | 810 | 706 | 605 | 440 | 570 | 545 | 9047 | 5989 | 2562 | 7888 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | SW 17 | SW 24 | — | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | NW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 147 | 22 | — | 18 | 18 | 67 | 60 | 123 | 227 | 423 | 51 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | W 8 | W 11 | W 9 | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 11 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 23 | 26 | 44 | 215 | 512 | 716 | — | — | 2389 | 8929 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 59 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 59 | 541 | 581 | 37 | 106 | 57 | 53 | 57 | 53 |
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Information about the Mukerau Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mukerau Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mukerau Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mukerau Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mukerau Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mukerau Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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